Zechariah 5:2

And hee said vnto mee, What seest thou? and I answered, I see a flying roule, the length thereof is twentie cubites, and the breadth thereof tenne cubites. Zechariah 5:2 (KJV)

Zechariah was a prophet who ministered at a pivotal moment in Israel’s history, when the people were returning from the Babylonian exile and had begun the work of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem. This period marked the restoration of worship and the re‑establishment of the community after a long displacement. In that setting the prophet received a striking vision that is recorded in Zechariah 5:2.

The vision is presented in vivid terms: a roll, or scroll, that is seen moving through the air. The roll is not ordinary; it is described as “flying,” indicating a supernatural motion that captures the attention of the observer. The dimensions of the roll are given with precise measurement: it is twenty cubits long and ten cubits wide. These measurements convey a sense of considerable size, suggesting that the object was large enough to be noticeable even as it moved aloft.

The description of the flying roll, together with its exact length and breadth, forms the core of the prophetic experience recorded in this verse. The prophet’s response—“I see a flying roll”—shows his direct encounter with a heavenly sign during the era of temple reconstruction. The passage therefore links the historical moment of Israel’s return and temple work with a supernatural revelation that underscores the prophetic activity of Zechariah. The verse stands as a concise record of that extraordinary sight, preserving both the historical backdrop and the specific details of the vision for the reader.